Thomas' Chaetostoma (Chaetostoma thomsoni)
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Thomas' Chaetostoma
Chaetostoma thomsoni
95 Litres (25 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
Freshwater
7.2 - 7.5
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Loricariidae
Contents
Additional names
- Thomas' Chaetostoma
Additional scientific names
- Chaetostomus thomsoni
Origin[edit]
- South America: Magdalena River basin in Colombia.
Sexing[edit]
- Male has larger pelvic fins, broader/larger head and slimmer sides.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Peaceful, but can be territorial towards other Plecos. Small fish and fry can be viewed as dinner, keep with mid-swimming fast fish such as larger Tetras.
Diet[edit]
- Omnivore, they eat algae, but will readily accept sinking pellets, vegetables and live/frozen food.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Requires highly oxygenated water. Likes a fine sand substrate with smooth large rocks, some hiding places are beneficial also.
Behaviour[edit]
- A generally peaceful Pleco towards tank mates, may be territorial towards other Plecos however.
Identification[edit]
- The name C. thomsoni has been misapplied in the hobby for years. It is commonly used in the hobby for a small grey Colombian Chaetostoma with dark edging to its scutes and dark spots on the head and rostrum. There has been a description of a fish with no dark markings. In fact C. thomsoni may in fact belong to the genus Lasiancistrus and not be a Chaetostoma at all.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors: )